Law
Former drug dealer says gangs must be outlawed
A former drug dealer, who's spent half his life in prison, says gangs are a scourge and must be outlawed. Rotorua based Bill McFarlane once ran a large methamphetamine operation in the Bay of Plenty… Audio
Expert on the future of the Covid-19 Response Act
Covid-19 Response Minsiter Chris Hipkins says he has always felt uncomfortable about the extraordinary powers given to government under the Covid-19 Public Health Response Act.
He told the Health… Audio
Pandemic delays held up 150,000 court appearances
Delays in almost 150,000 court appearances have extended victims' anxiety and forced those involved to put their lives on hold awaiting justice.
Covid-19 delays affected 150,000 court appearances
Lockdowns and Covid-19 restrictions have delayed almost 150,000 court appearances in the past two years.
Victims advocates say the backlog of cases has forced many victims to put their lives on hold… Audio
US women seeking abortions are warned to watch what they google
Women in the United States are being warned against using menstrual tracking apps or even Googling "abortion" in the wake of a leaked opinion which suggests a landmark legal protection could be… Audio
US: Roe v Wade, Covid reaches new records
In the United States The Supreme Court has met for the first time since the Roe V Wade leak, and a new milestone in covid-19 deaths has been announced.. TVNZ's North America correspondent, Anna… Audio
Law-breaking rangatahi need more help and support - not punishment - for rehabilitation
The solution to stop young people creating headlines with so-called ram raids is not tougher punishment, according to the office of the children's commissioner. It says that risks perpetuating the… Audio
WorkSafe to visit Gloriavale, charities regulator opens investigation
Government agencies are under pressure to act following a breakthrough Employment Court ruling on child labour at the reclusive Christian community.
Father and son not guilty on all charges after teen burglar's finger sliced off
A jury has found a Piopio father and son not guilty of an attack that saw the tip of a teen burglar's little finger chopped off in a bungled home invasion.
Employment ruling: Ex-Gloriavale member hopes state investigates further
A former Gloriavale member who won a legal victory after being used as child labour says he hopes state agencies will investigate further. Audio
Gloriavale member savouring legal victory against group
A former member of Gloriavale is still savouring what he says was a "mind-blowing" legal victory yesterday.
The Employment Court has found that the Christian sect effectively employed Daniel Pilgrim… Audio
New Zealanders consider possible Roe vs Wade overturning impact here
The US Supreme Court looks set to overturn Roe vs Wade, raising questions about whether other countries will now look at their own abortion laws.
New Zealanders have been given an assurance… Audio
News from the Middle East
Roving reporter Alex Baird is back in the middle-east, and spoke to Nathan Rarere from Doha about a number of teenage boys who have been arrested on suspicion of harassing foreign female tourists at… Audio
Couple fear for safety if names made public
A couple who falsely used the identities of two Māori to make it look like it was them delivering a politically charged message are fighting to keep their names secret.
'Voices finally being heard': Ex-Gloriavale member thrilled with Employment Court win
A decision from the Employment Court that's being called "mind-blowing" is likely to have significant ramifications for the community on the South Island's West Coast.
Megaupload pair will not be extradited after US agrees to deal
Bram van der Kolk and Mathias Ortmann have done a deal which will see them face charges in New Zealand.
Skipper, company charged over woman's death in charter boat
The skipper and company of charter boat Zefiro have been charged in Auckland District Court this morning, following a woman's death during a charter.
Ram raid victims still waiting for invite to meet government over support
Ram raid victims are still waiting for a chance to sit down with the government to talk about what help they are going to get.
Ministers and social agencies met at the Beehive last night to discuss… Audio
UK correspondent with the latest
We begin this morning in the United Kingdom, where it's the Labour opposition leader, Sir Keir Starmer is under investigation for allegedly breaking lockdown rules last year. With more on that, Nathan… Audio
GNS science still facing charges over Whakaari
GNS Science is still facing two charges for allegedly failing to ensure the safety of pilots flying to Whakaari White Island.
But the chances of a conviction look much lower now after a judge last… Audio
